tag:,2016:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-12-08T17:30:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=403782Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 1 gets a free map and a grenade crossbow this month2016-12-08T17:30:00Z2016-12-08T17:30:00Z<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vPS7ggNEJn4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>You don't need that pesky Premium Pass to claim Giant's Shadow in <em>Battlefield 1</em>. The new multiplayer map, ever so briefly teased in this video, will be available to all as a free download on December 20, 2016. (And a week ahead, on December 13, for players who pre-ordered or own the Pass. Naturally.)</p>
<p>The map represents the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Selle" target="_blank">Battle of the Selle</a>, and I am already dreading its armored train. That said, there's a new toy that'll help shut the vile machine down: a grenade crossbow.</p>
<p>Support class players will be able to wield this "unique contraption" to "silently fire two grenades of either the Fragmentation or High Explosive variety." I prefer the Medic role, but I'll need to give that a go.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1/maps/giants-shadow?utm_campaign=bf1_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_bf1-giantsshadow-page-12082016-tw&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;cid=27867&amp;ts=1481225539970" target="_blank">Giant's Shadow</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/403782-h1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1 gets a free map and a grenade crossbow this month screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=402003Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDon't expect another Battlefield for 'a couple of years'2016-11-30T21:00:00Z2016-11-30T21:00:00Z<p><em>Battlefield 1 </em>is here to stay for a while, and I wouldn't have it any other way. It has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-battlefield-1-393946.phtml">great bones</a>! And, in time, they should grow stronger. I'm loving the WWI setting, far more than I thought I would going in, and that has resulted in a bunch of also-good, also-newly-bought multiplayer shooters staring at me from the shelf. I swear I'll come back to you, <em>Titanfall 2</em>. (Well, after <em>Overwatch</em>'s holiday bash.)</p>
<p>Speaking at the Nasdaq 35th Investor Program, Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen commented on the company's release schedule for the series, noting that there won't be "another <em>Battlefield </em>back for a couple of years." Which, frankly, shouldn't come as any surprise. There will be expansions to sell, after all. And if the reception is good (and it is), why rush to move on in this games-as-a-service world?</p>
<p>Instead, 2017 (and presumably 2018 and, oh heck, 2019 as well) will be the year(s) of <em>Star Wars</em>. The "much bigger" sequel to <em>Star Wars Battlefront</em> is coming next year, and it has a lot to prove.</p>
<p>"I think if there was criticism, they just wanted more," Jorgensen said of the original <em>Battlefront</em>, which is closing out soon with its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/star-wars-battlefront-s-rogue-one-expansion-and-the-vr-mission-drop-on-december-6-399966.phtml">final, <em>Rogue One</em>-inspired expansion pack</a>. "And so we're taking that criticism to heart as we build the next game and trying to address any of the issues that they had."</p>
<p>"The other thing is, we were really working with the old canvas of <em>Star Wars</em>, the old trilogy [...] Next year we'll have the opportunity to leverage more of that content from the new movies and we think that'll make the opportunity much larger."</p>
<p>DICE has no shortage of feedback to work with for the sequel. Here's hoping the game is longer-lasting.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.videogamer.com/news/no-new-battlefield-for-a-couple-of-years-ea">No new Battlefield for 'a couple of years' - EA</a> [VideoGamer]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/402003-h1.jpg" alt="Don't expect another Battlefield for 'a couple of years' screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=399695Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterRecent Battlefield 1 patch seemingly takes out PS4 Pro multiplayer advantages2016-11-16T07:00:00Z2016-11-16T07:00:00Z<p>Even though Sony stated that multiplayer modes wouldn't get an advantage from the PS4 Pro's enhancement patches, that memo must have slipped by EA and DICE, as that's just what <em>Battlefield 1</em> did.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-battlefield-1-smoother-and-more-responsive-on-ps4-pro">According to Digital Foundry</a>, Pro players were offered a "tangible" performance advantage, with a smoother framerate during some of the more typically sluggish portions of multiplayer where the engine chugged. The team noted that the Pro edition can get up to a "10-15FPS" advantage at times, which is fairly game-changing in competitive terms.</p>
<p>Yet, as of yesterday, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/5d3m61/battlefield_updated_killed_the_ps_pro_versionwhy/" target="_blank">many users</a> have been reporting that a recent patch snuffed that out. The consensus is that the Pro features were switched off, and no one is currently talking about it in an official capacity. The ever looming threat of the NDA has even caused DICE engineer Juian Manolov <a href="https://twitter.com/_jjju_/status/796766839447515136" target="_blank">to keep quiet</a> about what's actually happening.</p>
<p>If this is what this generation is going to become -- a behind the scenes arms race with slightly upgraded hardware fractured from old hardware, it's going to be a really weird year or so until the Scorpio arrives, when it might get <strong>even weirder</strong>.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-battlefield-1-smoother-and-more-responsive-on-ps4-pro">PS4 Pro gives Battlefield 1 gamers a multiplayer advantage</a> [Eurogamer]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/399695-AAAFV24.jpg" alt="Recent Battlefield 1 patch seemingly takes out PS4 Pro multiplayer advantages screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=399571Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreToday's big Battlefield 1 update brings much-needed changes2016-11-15T16:00:00Z2016-11-15T16:00:00Z<p>DICE is rolling out a meaty fall update for <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-battlefield-1-393946.phtml" target="_blank">Battlefield 1</a> </em>across all platforms, and I've definitely got some late nights ahead of me trying to squeeze in more time with this game. Some of the changes (<a href="https://eaassets-a.akamaihd.net/dice-commerce/battlefield1/Patch%20Notes%20Assets/Fall%20Update/FallUpdate_EN.pdf" target="_blank">find the full pdf here</a>) are expected but still very much appreciated. Here's what stands out to me:</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/399571-h1.jpg" alt="Today's big Battlefield 1 update brings much-needed changes screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/today-s-big-battlefield-1-update-brings-much-needed-changes-399571.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=398646Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonTarget jump start Black Friday with $35 Battlefield 1 or Titanfall 22016-11-10T10:00:00Z2016-11-10T10:00:00Z<p>Target started off an "Early Black Friday" preview sale yesterday, with deals running through Thursday night (today). Generally these type of sales are decent but nothing to write home about, but their "video game preview pick" is legitimately hot. Target is offering dirt cheap Black Friday-level pricing on two recent Triple-A releases.</p>
<p>If you simply can't wait until Black Friday, we don't think you'll see any better deals until later this month on either <em>Battlefield 1</em> or <em>Titanfall 2</em>. Both EA published titles are now only $35, at a giant 42% off. This gives you a big fat $25 saving on two popular title that were released less than two weeks ago.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Battlefield 1</a> (PS4, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one?drc=dtoid">Xbox One</a>) &mdash; $35 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/titanfall-2-ps4?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Titanfall 2</a> (PS4, <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Xbox One</span>) &mdash; $35 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
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<p>PC gamers are of course missing out as Black Friday and Cyber Monday are usually the land of cheap console game deals. We'll update accordingly if something decent for the PC shows up.</p>
<p>Update: The deals at Target have expired but Walmart has now joined in the fray by price matching.</p>
<p><em>Note: If you have a <a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/target-redcard-signup?drc=dtoid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target REDcard</a>, you can receive an additional 5% off.</em></p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/398646-black-friday-battlefield-1-and-titanfall-2.jpg" alt="Target jump start Black Friday with $35 Battlefield 1 or Titanfall 2 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=397326Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 1's update plans include a Suez rework and Hardcore servers2016-11-03T17:00:00Z2016-11-03T17:00:00Z<p>As an on-again, off-again fan of the series, <em></em>I'm loving <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-battlefield-1-393946.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Battlefield 1</em></a>. It's still early days, but I've had some exceptional multiplayer moments -- that charge toward retreating enemy forces after your team takes a sector of the map in Operations mode never gets old! -- and things should, in theory, get better from here on out. DICE already has <a href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-operations-mode" target="_blank">major changes lined up</a> for the WWI game.</p>
<p>Most notably, Suez. The developers are expanding the dreaded map from three capturable flags in Conquest mode to five with a new layout to accommodate. "We're also reducing the capture area size of the two control points located within the map's villages (currently flag A and C) to create more dynamic matches. Furthermore, we're adding one armored vehicle to each team's base to give dominated teams a better chance to quickly get across the map and capture a control point behind enemy lines."</p>
<p>This month's <em>Battlefield 1 </em>update is said to include the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/ea-reveals-costs-for-renting-private-servers-for-battlefield-1-394200.phtml" target="_blank">Rent-a-Server Program</a>, the Fog of War custom game type (team deathmatch without a minimap or soldier tags to rely on), general game improvements, and "tweaks to matchmaking and server balancing." Three cheers for that last one.</p>
<p>We'll also have the free Giant's Shadow map to look forward to in December, and Hardcore servers "in the near future." There's a certain type of player who is <em>all about</em> that play style, so that's nice to hear. As for Battlefest, the event is scheduled to start on November 16 with activities like "log-in rewards, a livestream, a unique Battlepack revision, community missions, and much more."</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-the-road-ahead">Battlefield 1 &ndash; The Road Ahead</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/397326-h1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1's update plans include a Suez rework and Hardcore servers screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-s-update-plans-include-a-suez-rework-and-hardcore-servers-397326.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=394824Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonPlayStation 4 Slim and Xbox One S bundle deals with Battlefield 12016-10-21T13:30:00Z2016-10-21T13:30:00Z<p>So you absolutely can't wait until Black Friday in a month because you're convinced <em>Battlefield 1</em> is the bestest game ever (or everyone you know is playing and you can no longer follow the group chat). Have no fear, our peer-pressured friend: here are some release-day <em>Battlefield 1</em> bundled deals for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1 Console Bundle Deals</strong></p>
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<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/playstation-4-slim-bundle?drc=dtoid">PlayStation 4 Slim + Battelfield 1 + AC Syndicate</a> &mdash; $319.99&nbsp;</li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-special-edition-1tb-console-bundle?drc=dtoid">Xbox One S Battlefield 1 1TB Console Bundle</a> &mdash; $324.99<br /><em>Use Code:</em> MPGAMER16</li>
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<p>For the PS4 Slim, there was no official bundle with <em>BF1</em> but Newegg is doing its usual bundle + latest AAA release deal, where it discounts the bundle slightly and tosses in a random overstocked game from its warehouse for free (for this scenario it's going with <em>Assassin's Creed Syndicate</em>). For $320, a savings of about $60 will get you the latest PlayStation 4 Slim, a copy of&nbsp;<em>Battlefield 1</em>, and a copy of the aforementioned <em>Syndicate</em>.</p>
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<p>In the Xbox One S department, you can pick up the latest 1TB <em>Battlefield 1</em> Xbox One S bundle for only $325 at Newegg if you checkout with MasterPass and use code MPGAMER16 for $25 off. The code expires next Tuesday, October 25.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/394824-playstation-4-slim-bf1-bundle.jpg" alt="PlayStation 4 Slim and Xbox One S bundle deals with Battlefield 1 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=393946Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Battlefield 12016-10-21T12:00:00Z2016-10-21T12:00:00Z<p>Annual<em> Battlefield</em> games, much like <em>Call of Duty</em>, are no surprise. They give the <em>Call of Duty</em> series a run for its money in terms of DLC (they not only have a season pass, but a "club" system), and in any given year, they could produce a package that's a step down from the status quo.</p>
<p><em>Hardline</em> definitely had that feeling, but <em>Battlefield 1</em> is a return to form.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/393946-BBF.jpg" alt="Review: Battlefield 1 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-battlefield-1-393946.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=394683Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonLast chance deals on Civilization VI and Battlefield 1 before release2016-10-20T21:30:00Z2016-10-20T21:30:00Z<p><em>Update: Both titles are now live! Latest deal and pricing below.</em></p>
<p>Going live in a few hours are two of the biggest titles of the year in two completely different genres: EA/DICE's <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;and 2K/Firaxis' <em>Civilization VI</em>. Both games are looking good (thus far) in the reviews and preview departments. We suspect most hardcore fans have probably already finished pre-loading and are simply waiting for the clock to strike zero.</p>
<p>If you're still on the fence and you're on the hunt for last-minute savings before release on either <em>Battlefield 1 </em>or&nbsp;<em>Civilization VI</em>, there are still three deals available -- a far cry from a month or two ago when we had multiple offers from multiple retailers.</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1</strong></p>
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<li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/deals/cheap-battlefield-1?drc=dtoid:battlefield-1-standard-edition-dlgamer"><em>Battlefield 1</em> Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(PC Origin) &mdash; $47.99&nbsp;</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Battlefield 1</em> + $10 Gift Code</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One Digital) &mdash; $59.99</span></li>
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<p><strong>Civilization VI</strong></p>
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<li><em><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/civilization-vi-best-deal?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sid Meier&rsquo;s Civilization VI</a></em>&nbsp;(Steam) &mdash;&nbsp;$48.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/civilization-vi-digital-deluxe-best-offer?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Sid Meier&rsquo;s Civilization VI</em>&nbsp;Digital Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(Steam) &mdash; $63.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $80)</em></li>
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<p>The PC deals are courtesy of GMG and we've confirmed that it is sending out keys immediately after purchase for both titles. Pricing in UK/EU for <em>Civilization VI&nbsp;</em>is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-gmg-uk?drc=dtoid" rel="nofollow">&pound;39.99 / &euro;47,99</a><span>&nbsp;for the Standard, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-digital-deluxe-gmg-eu?drc=dtoid" rel="nofollow">&pound;55.99 / &euro;63,99</a>&nbsp;for the Deluxe. For <em>Battlefield 1</em>, prices are&nbsp;&pound;38.99 / &euro;48.99.</span></p>
<p>For the Xbox One copy of <em>Battlefield 1</em>, just make sure you select the digital copy before adding to cart -- if you order before midnight, you'll still receive the $10 gift card bonus. (You can also pick physical edition but at this point if you want to play at midnight, you may as well go digital.)</p>
<p><strong>Pre-Order Price Movement</strong></p>
<p>Both titles have had their pre-order discounts shaved in recent months. For example, <em>Civilization VI</em> was 24% about three weeks ago. Then the discount disappeared for about a week until it returned at 20% off. Now the discount is only 15% off. Previously we are usually pretty confident that a deal will last through its release week, particularly for PC digital titles. But lately this hasn't been the case for certain games from select publishers -- and <em>Civilization VI </em>is one such title.</p>
<p>On the <em>Battlefield 1</em> side, the same situation also applies. The biggest discount during pre-order phase was 26% off as early as this month. Then the deal got reduced to 23% off, and is now finally a "mere" 20% off.</p>
<p>If you're not interested in playing anywhere near day one, you can ignore all the price movement we mentioned above and simply wait one to two months for attractive discounts to reappear -- after all, the holiday seasons are quickly approaching. Even if Steam/Origin copies won't be on sale, you can be sure retailers will be discounting the "physical" copies to draw eyeballs.</p>
<p>For those wanting to play tonight or in the near future, we think the deals above are as good as it'll get from a legitimate retailer.</p>
<p><em>Game deals from Dealzon. Sales help support Destructoid.</em></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=394200Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterEA reveals costs for renting private servers for Battlefield 12016-10-19T12:30:00Z2016-10-19T12:30:00Z<p>Remember when EA said that you could rent servers for <em>Battlefield 1</em>? Well, the prices are out, and I hope you're loaded.</p>
<p>First off, PC prices are more expensive, straight up, compared to PS4 and Xbox One. It's $2.99 a day on PC ($1.99 on consoles), and the highest increment of 180 days will run you $150 on PC ($99 on consoles). There's no exact date given nor are there any advertised features outside of kicks and bans, but they're expected to drop in November.</p>
<p>Damn, is all I have to say. I remember back in the day when my friends would run Apache servers on their rigs for us to play on, and now it's $300 a year (on PC)?</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/discussion/comment/266290/#Comment_266290">Braddock512</a> [Battlefield Forums]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/394200-FFA2.jpg" alt="EA reveals costs for renting private servers for Battlefield 1 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/ea-reveals-costs-for-renting-private-servers-for-battlefield-1-394200.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=393881Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissReview in Progress: Battlefield 12016-10-18T09:00:00Z2016-10-18T09:00:00Z<p><sub>[Due to a last minute code and an international trip later this week, our <em>Battlefield 1 </em>review is going to be handled differently from normal. I played through the campaign and a little bit of multiplayer, which I'll tell you about here. Chris will have the full review for you as soon as humanly possible (which, for Chris, will probably be ten minutes after I publish this).]</sub></p>
<p>I just now finished <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s single-player campaign, which, to be completely frank, I wasn't looking forward to. I haven't enjoyed a <em>Battlefield </em>campaign since <em>Bad Company 2</em>, finding them all to be beautifully-rendered yet ultimately forgettable. I can't really remember a damn thing I did in the third game. There was a toy dinosaur, I think? Like most people, I'd play them for a little bit to <em>ooh </em>and <em>ahh</em>&nbsp;at the Frostbite engine, and then hop onto the multiplayer and get sniped a thousand times.</p>
<p>Which is why I'm surprised as anybody else that <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s campaign is actually worth your time.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/393881-battlefield1header.jpg" alt="Review in Progress: Battlefield 1 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-in-progress-battlefield-1-393881.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=392836Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBattlefield 1 has a playable pigeon sequence2016-10-13T18:30:00Z2016-10-13T18:30:00Z<p><iframe width="711" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uLW4k0a2G8A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Pigeons are mostly a garbage bird. They're rats with wings. They exist to further crowd the streets of big cities and to carry disease. Also, they love to suddenly fly at your face, making you flinch like you're the asshole. Pigeons are usually bad.</p>
<p>That is except when they are good. Pigeons have a <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_pigeon#World_War_I">storied history</a> of being used in war to deliver messages. They'd often complete their mission despite being wounded. In fact, they were so reliable that the Germans trained hawks to kill pigeons during the Franco-Prussian war. Pigeons are so good at wartime stuff that they sparked an entire bird-related counter-offensive.</p>
<p>EA DICE pays tribute to these winged warriors in <em>Battlefield 1</em>. During a mission called "Through Mud and Blood," a British tank crew is trapped in the mud and surrounded by enemies during the Second Battle of Cambrai. Things look awfully bleak until one of the troops releases a pigeon.</p>
<p>That's when <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;gives the player control of the pigeon. As you can see in the video above, it's about a minute of tranquil soaring and soothing music juxtaposed against the war-torn French countryside. It's not complicated and it's not skillful, but it's effective.</p>
<p>Afterward, <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;presumably gets back to giving the player control of the more ghastly parts of war. All the shooting, all the explosions, all the killing. But, just for a moment, it recognizes one of the unsung heroes of past wars. Even if they suck today.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://kotaku.com/battlefield-1-lets-you-play-as-a-pigeon-1787760909"><em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;Lets You Play As A Pigeon</a> [Kotaku]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/392836-PigeonHeader1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1 has a playable pigeon sequence screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=392632Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonBattlefield 1 Xbox One digital copies now have pre-order deals2016-10-12T21:00:00Z2016-10-12T21:00:00Z<p>We're less than a week away from the release of <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s Early Enlister edition and if you want to pre-order, there are options from three different retailers for cash bonuses. You can opt for a slightly bigger gift card incentive if you can wait for the physical delivery, or you can get instant gratification and pick up the Xbox One <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/deals/cheap-battlefield-1?drc=dtoid:battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one"><em>Battlefield 1</em> download code</a> which also come with a cash bonus.</p>
<p>Let's face it, there's no buzzkill greater than realizing you need to spend half a day downloading the game (or updates) before you'll be able to play. Thankfully, we're seeing a new trend where even console digital copies will receive a pre-order bonus. For the <em>Battlefield 1</em> Standard and Early Enlister Deluxe copies, the download codes are being sent out instantly after purchase as of writing.</p>
<p><em>Update: BF1 is now released. Deals below updated accordingly.</em></p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1 Digital Deals</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-standard-pc-download?drc=dtoid" target="_blank">Battlefield 1 Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(PC Origin) &mdash; $47.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Battlefield 1 Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One Download) &mdash; $59.99&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">+ $10 Gift Card</span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One Download) &mdash; $79.99&nbsp;+ $10 Gift Code</span></li>
</ul>
<p>The pre-load is live right now on <em>Battlefield 1</em> for the Xbox One and PC, and with the Microsoft Store and DLGamer both sending keys out, you can start the download right away. The file size on the Xbox One is about 42GB. The Early Enlister version will, of course, get you access as early as next Tuesday, October 18.</p>
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<p><strong>Best Buy $10 Rewards</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4-alt?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One, PS4 Download) &mdash; $79.99 <em>&lt;- $10 Rewards</em></span></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4-alt?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 1 Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One, PS4) &mdash; $59.99 <em>&lt;- $10 Rewards</em></li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><strong>Dell $25 Gift Card Bonus</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one-dell?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-ps4-dell?drc=dtoid">PS4</a>) &mdash; $79.99&nbsp;<em>&lt;- $25 eGift Card</em></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one-alt?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 1 Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4?drc=dtoid">PS4</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-pc-dvd?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PC</a>) &mdash; $59.99&nbsp;<em>&lt;- $25 eGift Card</em></span></li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">If patience is your virtue but you still want to pre-order for a cash incentive, your options grow. The biggest gift card bonus is Dell. There you can get a huge $25 gift code that arrives via email 10-20 days after the game ships. That's an impressive gift card bonus worth over 40% the value of the game. Dell sells physical discs, but they ship fast with free second-business-day options.</span></p>
<p>Best Buy is another option worth considering. There "My Best Buy Rewards" members will get $10 in rewards for pre-ordering the game <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">- even the digital copy</span>. If you're a paid Gamers Club Unlocked member (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/gamers-club-unlocked-membership?drc=dtoid">$30 membership</a>&nbsp;for two years), the physical copy deals gets even better -- you'll receive another 20% off for some additional significant savings.</p>
<p>If you sign up for GCU alongside the pricey $79.99 Early Enlister edition (which can be activated instantly with the digital version of GCU), the savings become more pronounced and you'll only need to buy about two more games within a year to "earn back" the cost of the membership.</p>
<p><em>Update: Dell's deal is dead and Best Buy is updated to the digital copies.</em></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=392604Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiWe're giving away three Battlefield 1 collector's editions2016-10-12T16:00:00Z2016-10-12T16:00:00Z<p>EA's explosive time-travel back to World War I releases next week. On October 18, <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;launches and takes us to an era of mustard gas, trench warfare, and horses. How quaint. Early indications are that the semi-titular battlefields will be quite populated, as the game had an <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-had-one-of-the-biggest-betas-ever-387177.phtml" target="_blank">extremely successful beta</a>. History has proven that successful betas have turned into huge sales for Electronic Arts.</p>
<p>If this game's gonna be popular, we don't want you to be the only one not playing it. If all your friends jumped off a bridge, you'd also want to; if they're all going to war, you'll want to ride shotgun in the tank.</p>
<p>Here's the deal: Amazon has hooked us up with three copies of the <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/2dJZGnE">collector's edition of <em>Battlefield 1</em></a>&nbsp;to give away. It's a $130 product, but it's also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/-130-amazon-battlefield-1-collector-s-edition-doesn-t-come-with-the-game-379108.phtml">that awkward version</a> that doesn't actually come with the game.</p>
<p>Amazon has told us that it's rectifying that. It's stitching together the loose ends by throwing in a digital copy of <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;on the winners' platforms of choice. That's kind of like the <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/2dK14GO">more expensive version of the collector's edition</a>, just without the physical copy of the game.</p>
<p>To enter, leave a comment a comment with a war pun. You know, "Tanks for the opportunity," "I'm definitely gunna win" -- that kind of stuff. The worse they are, the more hilarious it is that Mike Martin has to read 'em all.</p>
<p>We'll cut the contest off on Sunday evening. That should be enough time to get the winners their digital copies in time for release and for the physical wares to show up soon thereafter. Now go and fund the war with your comments.&nbsp;</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/392604-BFHeader.jpg" alt="We're giving away three Battlefield 1 collector's editions screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389893Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonComparing the best Battlefield 1 pre-order deals2016-10-07T10:00:00Z2016-10-07T10:00:00Z<p>Tick tock tick tock as we head toward October 21 for <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s impending release. Big fans of the series have probably already pre-ordered eons ago (during the reveal trailer, perhaps?), but the sensible among us are now shopping for pre-release deals. Being <em>the</em> triple-A title this fall, the incentives are plentiful and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/blog/best-battlefield-1-deals-online?drc=dtoid">best <em>Battlefield 1</em> deals</a> easily stand out.</p>
<p>If you don't feel like doing any leg work, we've rounded up all the noteworthy <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/deals/cheap-battlefield-1?drc=dtoid" target="_blank">discounts and bonuses</a>&nbsp;that you should take into consideration before handing over your cold, hard cash.</p>
<p><strong>PC</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-standard-edition-dlgamer?drc=dtoid" target="_blank">DLGamer: Standard Edition</a> (Origin)&nbsp;&mdash; $47.99<span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><em> &lt;- includes pre-order bonus</em></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-standard-pc-download?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GMG: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Origin ) &mdash; $49.99&nbsp;<em>&lt;- add to cart to see deal</em></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-pc-dvd?drc=dtoid">Dell Home: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(PC DVD) &mdash; $59.99&nbsp;+ $25 eGift Card</span></li>
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<p><strong>Xbox One</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Microsoft: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One) &mdash; $59.99&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">+ $10 Gift Card</span></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4-alt?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Best Buy: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One) &mdash; $59.99 <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">+ $10 Rewards</span> ($47.99 w/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/gamers-club-unlocked-membership?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GCU</a>)</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Microsoft: Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One) &mdash; $79.99&nbsp;+ $10 Gift Code</span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one-dell?drc=dtoid">Dell Home: Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One) &mdash; $79.99&nbsp;+ $25 Gift Card</span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one-alt?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dell Home: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One) &mdash; $59.99&nbsp;+ $25 Gift Card</span></li>
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<p><strong>PS4</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4-alt?drc=dtoid">Best Buy: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(PS4) &mdash; $59.99 &nbsp;<em>+</em>&nbsp;$10 Rewards&nbsp;($47.99 w/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/gamers-club-unlocked-membership?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GCU</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-ps4?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Best Buy: Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(PS4) &mdash; $79.99 <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">+ $10 Rewards</span> ($63.99 w/&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/gamers-club-unlocked-membership?drc=dtoid">GCU</a>)</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dell Home: Standard Edition</a>&nbsp;(PS4) &mdash; $59.99 + $25 Gift Card</span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-ps4-dell?drc=dtoid">Dell Home: Early Enlister Deluxe</a>&nbsp;(PS4) &mdash; $79.99 + $25 Gift Card</span></li>
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<p>For the Xbox One, choices are limited to three retailers where actual pre-order bonuses exist. If you want to join the fray come October 18 (three days earlier), the Early Enlister deal is the way to go, with the best pick in our opinion being the Xbox One download code from the Microsoft Store (the bonus is a $10 gift code). While Dell offers a bigger pre-order bonus, you'll be able to secure a copy from Microsoft much faster given that it is an instant digital code.</p>
<p>On the PC, deals are now available in pair, GMG offers&nbsp;<em>Battlefield 1 </em>Standard Edition for $48 after instant savings once ou add to cart and so does DLGamer. Both retailers are confirmed to be sending out keys as of writing - so you can get started immediately after purchase.</p>
<p>For the PS4 deals of <em>Battlefield 1</em>, pickings are a bit slimmer since you're limited to only Best Buy or Dell for the rewards. The good thing is, as with the other choices above, Dell will offer free expedited shipping on pre-orders as long as you opt into its free "Member Advantage" program. In return for your email, you'll get free second-day business shipping on pre-ordered video games.</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1 Pre-Order Bonus</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://www.destructoid.com/ul/389893-the-best-battlefield-1-pre-order-deals-comparison/hellfighter-pack-noscale.jpg" border="0" width="865" height="487" /></p>
<p>The standard pre-order bonus for <em>Battlefield</em> is fairly straightforward. If you pre-order a console copy or purchase the PC copy at Origin, you'll receive the <em>Hellfighter Pack</em> which includes four items of note: a Hellfighter M1911 pistol, a Hellfighter Trench Shotgun, Hellfighter Insignia (uh sure), and the dope-looking Hellfighter Bolo Knife.</p>
<p>There's also an early-access perk to an "upcoming map" later in 2016, so yay? The pre-order bonuses are cosmetic in nature as far as we can tell, and we don't expect the pistol or shotgun to be a game-changer of any sort (they're probably equivalent to early unlocks for those that have played the <em>Battlefield 1&nbsp;</em>beta). These deals shouldn't sway your decision on picking up a copy over the actual tangible pre-order bonuses above ($10 gift code, discounts, etc.).</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/389893-zzzbf11.jpg" alt="Comparing the best Battlefield 1 pre-order deals screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/comparing-the-best-battlefield-1-pre-order-deals-389893.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=391431Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNielsen ranks Battlefield 1, Call of Duty as the most anticipated holiday games of 20162016-10-06T13:00:00Z2016-10-06T13:00:00Z<p>The YouTube dislikes don't seem to be slowing down <em>Call of Duty </em>much.</p>
<p>According to the Nielsen company, <em>Infinite Warfare</em> is tied with<em>&nbsp;Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;as the most anticipated game of the holiday season. Followed by that pair is <i>Final Fantasy XV, Batman: Return to Arkham</i>&nbsp;(really? That duo is great, but it's a re-release), <em>Mafia III, Dead Rising 4, Titanfall 2</em>, and <em>Watch Dogs 2</em>&nbsp;respectively.</p>
<p>Further breaking it down by console, <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-paper-mario-color-splash-390128.phtml" target="_blank">Paper Mario</a></em>&nbsp;is pretty much the only exclusive left this year for the Wii U so that makes sense (the same goes for <em>Gears 4</em>&nbsp;and the Xbox One), but four games made it on the PS4 list -- <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-vr-389807.phtml" target="_blank">Batman: Arkham VR</a>, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Last Guardian, </em>and <em>Battlezone</em>. Since this survey was taken <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/gravity-rush-2-flies-into-2017-391387.phtml" target="_blank">before <em>Gravity Rush 2</em>&nbsp;was delayed</a>, it's a bummer that it's nowhere to be found.</p>
<p>If you're wondering how Nielsen came to these conclusions, you can check out its explanation below. The big takeaway -- <em>Batman</em>&nbsp;is still large and in charge.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2016/holiday-2016-the-most-anticipated-video-games.html">Holiday 2016</a> [Nielsen]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/391431-AAA1.jpg" alt="Nielsen ranks Battlefield 1, Call of Duty as the most anticipated holiday games of 2016 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/nielsen-ranks-battlefield-1-call-of-duty-as-the-most-anticipated-holiday-games-of-2016-391431.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=390544Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiBattlefield 1's campaign sure looks shiny2016-10-01T18:30:00Z2016-10-01T18:30:00Z<p><em>Battlefield 1 </em>has a campaign...I guess. I've never been one to associate the <em>Battlefield</em> series with single-player, even with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-battlefield-bad-company-94898.phtml"><em>Bad Company</em></a> being eight years old. To me, the series has excelled at multiplayer; the basic concept is just so rife with possibilities for online combat. The player count has also been a big plus.</p>
<p>EA and DICE are determined to make gamers embrace a campaign mode in <em>Battlefield</em> and have released a video of pure gameplay footage. Sure, there are some cinematics and a few cutaways, but this is pretty much gameplay and nothing else.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/390544-battlefield_1_faceoff1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1's campaign sure looks shiny screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-s-campaign-sure-looks-shiny-390544.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389709Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonGrab the Xbox One S Battlefield 1 bundle and get an extra free game2016-09-27T22:00:00Z2016-09-27T22:00:00Z<p><em>Update: These deals may be expired. We're checking it out...</em></p>
<p>Yesterday we <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/post.phtml?pk=389427">reported</a> that Microsoft is running a promotion with a free game of your choice when you buy an Xbox One S. The caveat is that the offer only works for in-stock consoles, so you were out of luck if you wanted the <em>Battlefield 1</em> bundle. This changed today (cue dramatic music).</p>
<p>At Dell, you can now pre-order an Xbox One S console bundled with <em>Battlefield 1</em> and get a free game of your choice. This offer works on either the 1TB "Military Green" Early Enlister Deluxe Console for $349.99 or the 500GB "Plain Old White" Standard Edition Console for $299.99. While there <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/blog/best-battlefield-1-deals-online?drc=dtoid">are other</a> <em>Battlefield 1</em> deals currently online, these two bundles are in our opinion the best picks yet.</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1 Xbox One Bundle plus Free Game</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-special-edition-1tb-console-bundle?drc=dtoid">Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Special Edition 1TB Console Bundle + Free Game</a> &mdash; $349.99</li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-500gb-bundle?drc=dtoid">Xbox One S Battlefield 1 500GB Bundle + Free Game</a> &mdash; $299.99</li>
<li><em>Note: Scroll down&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/dell-video-games?drc=dtoid" target="_blank">in this page</a>&nbsp;and pick an Xbox One game you want for free</em></li>
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<p>Dell doesn't hold your hand on getting a free game. You'll need to manually seek out an in-stock title priced $59.99 or less to get the deal (pre-orders won't work). <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/dell-video-games?drc=dtoid">This list</a> is chock-full of recent Xbox One games such as<em> The BioShock Collection</em>,<em> Deus Ex: Mankind Divided</em>, and more. Xbox One download-code titles also qualifies. Once both the Xbox One game and Xbox One <em>Battlefield 1</em> console are in your cart, the cost of the game will automatically be free.</p>
<p>During checkout, do yourself a favor and also sign-up for the Dell Advantage Rewards. For the price of handing them your email address (which you need to do anyway if you want to complete checkout), this gets you free two-day business shipping on your brand new Xbox One S.</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1 Game-Only Deals</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe + $10 Gift Code</a> (Xbox One Download) &mdash; $79.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-xbox-one-dell?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe + $25 Gift Card</a> (Xbox One, <a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-early-enlister-deluxe-edition-ps4-dell?drc=dtoid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PS4</a>) &mdash; $79.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Battlefield 1 + $10 Gift Code</a>&nbsp;(Xbox One) &mdash; $59.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-xbox-one-alt?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Battlefield 1 + $25 Gift Card</a> (Xbox One, <a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-ps4?drc=dtoid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PS4</a>) &mdash; $59.99</li>
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<p>Don't need a console? Dell is also offering a $25 eGift Card as an incentive if you purchase the game. Or head over to the Microsoft Store for more instant gratification. Microsoft is selling <em>Battlefield 1</em> download codes (email delivery) and it's tossing in a $10 gift code with every pre-order.</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389654Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 1's campaign looks surprisingly good2016-09-27T13:30:00Z2016-09-27T13:30:00Z<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C-vAxVh8ins" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Most <em>Battlefield </em>players don't show up for the single-player campaign, but if it's there, sure, I'll probably go through it before switching over to the multiplayer. These stories have never been what I'd call "good," but perhaps <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml">Battlefield 1</a> </em>will be the one to break through. This trailer has me feeling hopeful.</p>
<p>Part of that stems from the "War Stories" approach, which splits the focus between multiple factions and protagonists rather than having some lone elite squad out to save the world. "We felt that to have one character hopping through those different settings wouldn't be as immersive or totally respectful to the setting," says DICE. "So we decided on an anthology format; a set of characters with their own more focused stories. That way we can have immersion and variety -- a double win."</p>
<p>And from a gameplay perspective, the studio says it wanted to craft a campaign that felt more in line with the multiplayer's spontaneity. "Playing <i>Battlefield</i> games, you usually have an objective, a loadout, and a plan. That plan often comes apart as you're realizing it, and then you have to improvise to make do based on the enemies and vehicles you might be facing. We're embracing systemic gameplay and the freedom that makes <i>Battlefield</i> the high-agency game that it is."</p>
<p>If this well-cut trailer is genuinely indicative of the campaign, consider me pleasantly surprised.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/the-single-player-of-battlefield-1" target="_blank">The Single Player of Battlefield 1</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/389654-h1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1's campaign looks surprisingly good screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389499Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiBattlefield 2142 lives in a new revival mod2016-09-26T17:30:00Z2016-09-26T17:30:00Z<p>To me, <em>Call of Duty</em> has been playing catch up to <em>Battlefield</em> for years. Everyone lost their mind when <em>Call of Duty 4</em> came out and had a modern setting, but <em>Battlefield 2</em> released two years prior and did the same thing. It also had larger-scale multiplayer, which was awesome to me.</p>
<p>Attempting to ride on the success of <em>BF2</em>, EA took the series into a future era with <em>Battlefield 2142</em> and the response was...tepid. Most fans didn't really care for the less realistic approach and the game had a lot of compatibility issues at launch (much like <em>Battlefield</em> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/court-rules-for-ea-in-lawsuit-over-battlefield-4-launch-282936.phtml">still has</a> to this day!). Now with <em>Call of Duty</em> taking the war into space, it looks like history is repeating itself.</p>
<p>I was always a huge fan of <em>2142</em>, but the closure of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/here-s-what-the-gamespy-shutdown-means-for-rockstar-s-games-274031.phtml">GameSpy servers</a> two years ago rendered the game unplayable online. Fans have set out to recreate its sci-fi action with a new revival mod. Simply titled <a target="_blank" href="https://bl2142.co/"><em>Battlefield 2142 Revive</em></a>, the mod brings all of the action and unlocks from <em>2142</em> back into service.</p>
<p>While this isn't official by any means, EA hasn't put up much resistance (unlike some <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/-update-nintendo-issues-takedown-notices-for-over-500-fan-games-384213.phtml">publishers</a>). I don't expect this to get shut down any time soon, unless a major internet crisis happens. I need to see if I still have my DVD laying around, because I'd love to actually see this game with a smooth framerate.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pcgamer.com/battlefield-2142-revive-brings-back-eas-cult-classic-online-shooter/"><em>Battlefield 2142 Revive</em> brings back EA's cult-classic online shooter</a> [PC Gamer]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/389499-background.jpg" alt="Battlefield 2142 lives in a new revival mod screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=388061Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDICE is tweaking Battlefield 1's Conquest mode2016-09-20T11:30:00Z2016-09-20T11:30:00Z<p>A whole mess of people played the <em>Battlefield 1 </em>beta. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-had-one-of-the-biggest-betas-ever-387177.phtml">13.2 million</a>, to be more precise.</p>
<p>While many of us just used the limited experience to find out if <em>Battlefield</em>'s move to WWI was indeed a good one (and to have fun with horse-related hijinks), others took the beta as a chance to voice their opinion about how the game is shaping up. In general, DICE has been receptive to that feedback.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-beta-learned">Writing in a blog post</a>, lead world designer Daniel Berlin specifically noted that the studio is tweaking Rush and Conquest mode, with the latter getting a revised ticket system whereby "capturing the objectives AND getting kills will both contribute towards the final score of a Conquest match."</p>
<p>"We're also looking into balancing other elements, including the weapons and vehicles," he wrote. "The Light Tank, which is a <i>bit</i> too effective in the Open Beta, will definitely receive some work, and we agree that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1JOFhfoAD4">Horses can take a few too many rounds</a> at the moment. We've also learned through the Beta that you guys need more tools to deal with vehicles earlier, which we'll definitely look into (including a Gadget for the Support class which should help neutralize powerful vehicles)."</p>
<p>Was your time with the beta fruitful? I only got a few matches in, but they left enough of an impression to confirm that I can still get down with <em>Battlefield</em>. Loved that sword-slinging, steed-riding action.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-beta-learned">What We Learned from the Battlefield 1 Open Beta</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/388061-h1.jpg" alt="DICE is tweaking Battlefield 1's Conquest mode screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=388028Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBattlefield 1's PC specs shouldn't give you shell shock2016-09-19T15:30:00Z2016-09-19T15:30:00Z<p>Now that <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;has peeked its head up out of the trenches long enough <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-had-one-of-the-biggest-betas-ever-387177.phtml" target="_blank">to have a beta</a>, we know what kind of armaments PC players need to stand a chance in no man's land. EA actually published <a href="https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/discussion/19282/battlefield-1-minimum-pc-requirements" target="_blank">minimum specs</a> prior to the beta, but today's the first confirmation of a recommended setup.</p>
<p>Here's the reiterated minimum your rig will need to have the baseline <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;experience:</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/388028-BFHeader.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1's PC specs shouldn't give you shell shock screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-s-pc-specs-shouldn-t-give-you-shell-shock-388028.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=387177Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBattlefield 1 had one of the biggest betas ever2016-09-15T16:30:00Z2016-09-15T16:30:00Z<p>As it turns out, people really want to turn the clock back to 1914. Or, they really want to get a sneak peek at one of this year's biggest video games. It's one or the other.</p>
<p>Whichever it is, EA DICE's <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;had a wildly successful beta. From August 30 through September 8, some 13.2 million players got a preview of <em>Battlefield 1</em>. As <a href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-beta-thank-you?utm_campaign=bf1_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_bf1-infographic-tw&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;cid=18779&amp;ts=1473948304457&amp;sf48747632=1" target="_blank">EA outlines</a> on the game's site, this resulted in 62.2 million kills while on a horse, 23.8 million road kills, and 28.9 million melee kills. There's no word on how many people died of a broken heart because their love never made it back home.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While EA calls this the biggest beta in company history, it might actually be one of the biggest betas in video game history. For comparison's sake, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/overwatch-s-open-beta-had-a-record-breaking-9-7-million-players-360911.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Overwatch</em>'s beta</a> had 9.7 million players, <em>Star Wars Battlefront</em>'s had <a href="https://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/the-biggest-beta-in-ea-history" target="_blank">9.5 million</a>, and <em>The Division</em>'s was at <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/division-decimates-destiny-s-record-for-biggest-beta-of-a-new-ip-343790.phtml" target="_blank">6.4 million</a>. Those are some extremely popular titles, and <em>Battlefield</em>&nbsp;bested them all by at least 3.5 million.</p>
<p>A glance at some recent history reveals why this is fantastic news for EA. After <em>Battlefront</em>'s successful beta, the publisher shifted its expectations for the <em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;game from 10 million units shipped to 13 million units shipped. It <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/ea-surpassed-its-lofty-goals-for-star-wars-battlefront-360386.phtml">ended up surpassing that</a> and shipping 14 million. Assuming people are similarly smitten by <em>Battlefield 1</em>, this marketing event may mean that it'll end up a bigger cash cow than EA previously imagined.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-beta-thank-you?utm_campaign=bf1_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_bf1-infographic-tw&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;cid=18779&amp;ts=1473948304457&amp;sf48747632=1">Thank You For Playing The Battlefield 1 Open Beta</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/387177-BF1Header.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1 had one of the biggest betas ever screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=386676Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonXbox One S Battlefield 1 bundles now on tap2016-09-13T18:30:00Z2016-09-13T18:30:00Z<p>If you missed the news yesterday, Microsoft announced yet-another Xbox One S bundle for October -- and this one is a biggie. Continuing its EA partnership, <em>Battlefield 1</em> is now being bundled into various Xbox One S consoles, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/deals/cheap-xbox-one-s?drc=dtoid:xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-500gb-bundle">from 500GB</a> to 1TB models.</p>
<p>The units come in standard white or with paint jobs like "storm grey" and "military green." We suspect these bundle will sell well, similar to the <em>Fallout 4</em>&nbsp;Xbox One bundles of last year which sold out not long after release. As with other EA bundles, these will come with a free month of EA Access, granting you the key to even more EA titles.</p>
<p>While the bundle is available at various retailers (with the exclusive grey unit at the Microsoft Store and Walmart only), we personally think the best place to pick up a Xbox One S <em>BF1</em> bundle would be at GameStop. Here's why: all other retailers will be carrying the bundle with the digital download copy of <em>Battlefield 1</em>, whereas GameStop will be carrying bundles with physical copies. This means you can actually offload your copy of <em>BF1</em> if you so choose (maybe trade it in at GameStop?).</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 1 Xbox One S Bundle</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-special-edition-1tb-console-bundle?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Special Edition 1TB Console Bundle</a> &mdash; $349.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $350)</em></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-500gb-bundle?drc=dtoid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Xbox One S Battlefield 1 500GB Bundle</a> &mdash; $299.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $300)</em></li>
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<p><strong>Other Xbox One S Bundle with Bonuses&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-1tb-madden-nfl-17-bundle?drc=dtoid">Xbox One S 1TB Madden 17 Bundle + 4K Movie + Extra Controller</a>&nbsp;&mdash; $349.99</li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/xbox-one-s-500gb-halo-collection-bundle?drc=dtoid">Xbox One S 500GB Halo Bundle + 4K Movie + Extra Controller</a>&nbsp;&mdash; $299.99</li>
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<p>While no deals exist yet for the Xbox One S <em>Battlefield 1&nbsp;</em>bundles, we think you may eventually see some type of deal as we near (or pass) their release dates next month. Don't expect anything jaw-dropping. We think the best you'll see is a free Ubisoft game at the Microsoft Store, or a gift card to entice gamers further. Having said that, if the <em>Battlefield 1&nbsp;</em>bundle follows the footstep of the <em>Fallout 4</em> bundle from last year, deals may actually not arrive until deep into the holiday season.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/386676-xbox-one-s-with-battlefield1.jpg" alt="Xbox One S Battlefield 1 bundles now on tap screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=383571Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1's upcoming beta doesn't require PS Plus, but it needs Xbox Live Gold2016-08-30T13:00:00Z2016-08-30T13:00:00Z<p>If you have "Insider Early Access," you're already happily participating in <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s beta session, which features the Sinai Desert map. For the rest of you, you'll have to wait until August 31, when it hits open status. It'll feature two modes -- the classic 64-player Conquest, and a 24-player Rush Mode with objectives to take down.</p>
<p>Just in case you were wondering, yes, you will need Xbox Live Gold to partake in the beta session. But if you're on PS4, <a href="https://twitter.com/Battlefield/status/769299648125083648" target="_blank">you can play without Plus</a>. I've been happy with <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;so far, even if it hasn't blown me away. The destructible environments are a joy, and the setting, while not wildly different, is <em>enough</em>&nbsp;to keep me interested.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Battlefield/status/770334922913435648" target="_blank">Battlefield</a> [Twitter]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/383571-BB.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1's upcoming beta doesn't require PS Plus, but it needs Xbox Live Gold screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=382649Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 4 has adopted a new user interface on consoles2016-08-25T17:00:00Z2016-08-25T17:00:00Z<p><img src="https://www.destructoid.com/ul/382649-battlefield-4-has-adopted-a-new-user-interface-on-consoles/h1-noscale.jpg" border="0" /></p>
<p>DICE has rolled out its new "centralized" <a target="_blank" href="https://imgur.com/a/DNbwg">user interface</a> for <em>Battlefield 4 </em>on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.</p>
<p>The revised UI is the same one we'll see in <em>Battlefield 1</em> this October and in fact if and when you own both games, it'll be possible to switch between them right from the in-game menu. Now, I don't know how often that feature will actually be used, but consistency across the games is nice.</p>
<p>"Besides being a total visual overhaul, there are a number of changes to how you actually play with friends," says DICE. "There are some updates to Squads that should make spawning on your buddies a much smoother experience. There are other changes as well, many of which you'll notice as you poke around. A big one is the inclusion of a recommendation engine that suggest maps, modes, and more."</p>
<p>One thing people quickly found in the update is what seems to be the main theme for <em>Battlefield 1</em>, which you can listen to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIRR-fxKs6g">right here</a>. As for PC players, you'll have to keep waiting for the new UI.</p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/itfZjlhCM5c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-4-new-ui-consoles">A New Battlefield 4 UI is Available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/382649-new.jpg" alt="Battlefield 4 has adopted a new user interface on consoles screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-4-has-adopted-a-new-user-interface-on-consoles-382649.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=382316Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1 is getting a customary FPS Season Pass2016-08-24T10:00:00Z2016-08-24T10:00:00Z<p>EA has announced the season pass for <em>Battlefield 1</em>, and it looks like it's going to run you $50 for four expansions. The first of which is due in March 2017 (five months after the game is released, so maybe wait before buying it?), titled "They Shall Not Pass." Naturally, "Premium Pass" owners get DLC two weeks early, and it seems as if new armies will be added with each expansion, as well as maps (16 total), modes, weapons (20 total), and classes.</p>
<p>It's hard to really justify these when you have so many games beating out the concept of a mystery pass. Take <em>Overwatch</em>, which gives you all major content drops for free outside of cosmetics, or even the <em>Call of Duty</em>&nbsp;series, which at least adds a massive zombie map with co-op support and quests in every DLC.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/battlefield-1/pc-download/addon/battlefield-1-premium-pass#details">Battlefield 1 Premium Pass</a> [Origin]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/382316-SSC1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1 is getting a customary FPS Season Pass screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-is-getting-a-customary-fps-season-pass-382316.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=380672Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThis month's Battlefield 1 open beta has two modes2016-08-15T15:30:00Z2016-08-15T15:30:00Z<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ymwXbF1VTKU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>As a series, <em>Battlefield </em>usually shows well in trailers given the sheer spectacle of its multiplayer. Case in point: this one for <em>Battlefield 1</em>! You've got horses, tanks, planes, and a ferocious-looking armored train all clashing in a sandstorm. This is World War I filtered through the chaos of <em>Battlefield</em> all right.</p>
<p>Zack had a grand old time with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-probably-isn-t-the-revolution-youtube-expects-but-it-s-good-damn-fun-373941.phtml">recent alpha build</a>, and I'm curious to try the open beta. That's going live on August 31 across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. We'll have access to two familiar modes (the 64-player Conquest, and the 24-player Rush) on the Sinai Desert map shown above.</p>
<p>Folks who give up their email address to become a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/community/insider">Battlefield Insider</a> by August 21 will secure "early access" to the <em>Battlefield 1 </em>beta. If you're thinking of doing that, just be sure to select your platform preference on the site, or else you won't get an advanced beta key.</p>
<p>As for that scripted sequence at the end of the trailer with the Bedouin woman, she's one of the playable characters in the single-player campaign. Based on past experience, I'm not expecting too much from a <em>Battlefield </em>story, but DICE at least seems to be trying something new here.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/article/battlefield-1-beta-dates">The Battlefield 1 Open Beta Starts on August 31</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/380672-h1.jpg" alt="This month's Battlefield 1 open beta has two modes screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=379884Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiHorses are okay, but Battlefield 1's tanks and planes look better2016-08-11T16:00:00Z2016-08-11T16:00:00Z<p><iframe width="711" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N1wTLlh_Hz0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Mama didn't raise no fool. We've heard about all about <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml" target="_blank">horse-riding options</a>, but I'll politely decline. See these tanks? Yeah, sign me up for one of those.</p>
<p>Call me crazy, but I feel a little bit safer inside the impenetrable metal box. I suppose mustard gas can still get in, but I'll take my chances. At least I'm not perched atop a wild steed like some sort of top-point target in a shooting gallery.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/379884-BF1Header.jpg" alt="Horses are okay, but Battlefield 1's tanks and planes look better screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=379108Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+Hansen$130 Amazon Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition doesn't come with the game2016-08-07T23:00:00Z2016-08-07T23:00:00Z<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-Exclusive-Collectors-Include-Machine-Specific/dp/B01GWB1UPO">Talk about jumping the trench on a horse!</a>&nbsp;<i>Battlefield 1</i>'s Collectors Edition&nbsp;comes with a statue, steel book case, cloth poster. Also: "Messenger pigeon tube with exclusive DLC content, Exclusive patch, and Premium packaging."</p>
<p>If you pay $190 you can get the game thrown in -- <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-Exclusive-Collectors-Deluxe-PlayStation-4/dp/B01F80SXRI">$210</a> if you want the "deluxe" version of the "collector's edition" (and to feel like someone's trying to upsell you on a car).</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/379108-jumpingthetrench.jpg" alt="$130 Amazon Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition doesn't come with the game screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=378422Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 4's China Rising DLC is free this week2016-08-03T15:00:00Z2016-08-03T15:00:00Z<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7oamJtBpdU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Okay, dirt bikes, you win. I'll scramble to remember my password and load up Origin.</p>
<p>Until next Tuesday, August 9, EA is giving out more <em>Battlefield 4 </em>DLC. This week, it's <a target="_blank" href="https://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_4:_China_Rising"><em>China Rising</em></a>, which entails the Air Superiority mode, four maps (Silk Road, Altai Range, Guilin Peaks, and Dragon Pass), weapons, gadgets, the Bomber, and, yes, <em>dirt bikes</em>. Oh-so-shootable dirt bikes.</p>
<p>Just click on your platform of choice -- <a target="_blank" href="https://store.xbox.com/Xbox-One/DLC/Battlefield-4-China-Rising/ba7ae346-a820-45ca-b971-e45d697fa66d">Xbox One</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Battlefield-4-China-Rising/0718fbb8-fcfd-4f7d-a8f2-20f14fc6d8f3">Xbox 360</a> (note: Xbox Live Gold is needed), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.origin.com/store/buy/76889/pc-download/addon/battlefield-4-china-rising?referringsite=battlefield&amp;_ga=1.142450613.669231333.1461954155">PC</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://smarturl.it/BF4-CR-PS4">PS4</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://smarturl.it/BF4-CR-PS3">PS3</a> -- and get to downloading.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/bf4-china-rising-road-to-battlefield/">Continue the Battle in Battlefield 4 China Rising, Now Free</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/378422-h1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 4's China Rising DLC is free this week screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376026Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 4's Naval Strike DLC is free on all platforms2016-07-19T16:30:00Z2016-07-19T16:30:00Z<p>Have you kept up with EA and DICE's free DLC promos for <em>Battlefield 4</em>? Here's another!</p>
<p>Now through July 26, you can nab the <em>Naval Strike </em>add-on (that's the one with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/there-is-a-giant-shark-in-battlefield-4-272900.phtml">giant-ass monster shark</a>, four South China Sea maps, Carrier Assault mode, and the ACV Hovercraft) for free, and it's yours to keep. Here are the download links: <a target="_blank" href="https://store.xbox.com/Xbox-One/DLC/Battlefield-4-Naval-Strike/3e3b79aa-23ad-449f-9498-2ecfe567d4f2">Xbox One</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Battlefield-4-Naval-Strike/a3576d81-4a5f-40d1-b1f7-e4a3a62f2a05">Xbox 360</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games/on-the-house?referringsite=battlefield&amp;_ga=1.145767347.669231333.1461954155">Origin (PC)</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://smarturl.it/BF4-PS4-Naval-Strike">PlayStation 4</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://smarturl.it/BF4-PS3-Naval-Strike">PlayStation 3</a>.</p>
<p>Having skipped the bulk of <em>Battlefield 4</em>'s DLC, I'm loving these freebies.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.battlefield.com/news/road-to-battlefield">Road to Battlefield 1</a> [Battlefield]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/376026-h1.jpg" alt="Battlefield 4's Naval Strike DLC is free on all platforms screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=374390Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissBattlefield TV show is a real thing, featuring the series' trademark 'robust storytelling'2016-07-11T15:00:00Z2016-07-11T15:00:00Z<p>You've been kicking, screaming, and begging for it, so here it is: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/battlefield-video-game-being-adapted-909775">Hollywood Reporter</a> has found that Paramount Television and Anonymous Content are optioning the rights for a television show based on EA DICE's <em>Battlefield </em>series. You know, the one with middling-to-dreadful single-player campaigns that everyone skips in favor of the <em>much</em>&nbsp;better multiplayer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There's no network yet and this is still the twinkle in some producer's eye at the moment, but this strikes me as an incredibly odd choice. Paramount TV president Amy Powell describes <em>Battlefield</em>&nbsp;as having "an incredibly dynamic narrative" as well as "a loyal fan base," so at least one of those things is true. Michael Sugar of Anonymous Content wants to "develop the <em>Battlefield </em>TV series with the same commitment to robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly 15 years."</p>
<p>I suppose it <em>is</em>&nbsp;easier to accomplish a high-jump goal when the bar is at your shins. And hey, maybe I'm just a huge dick and it'll be cool! I remember digging <em>Band of Brothers</em>, and this could be similar. I'll most likely stick to the games though (and here's a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-probably-isn-t-the-revolution-youtube-expects-but-it-s-good-damn-fun-373941.phtml">full match of <i>Battlefield 1 </i></a>that I played over the weekend!).</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/battlefield-video-game-being-adapted-909775">'Battlefield' Video Game Being Adapted for TV</a> [The Hollywood Reporter]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/374390-battlefield4.jpg" alt="Battlefield TV show is a real thing, featuring the series' trademark 'robust storytelling' screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=373941Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissBattlefield 1 probably isn't the revolution YouTube expects, but it's good damn fun2016-07-09T18:00:00Z2016-07-09T18:00:00Z<p>When I think of my time with EA DICE's <i>Battlefield </i>series, two thoughts reach out and smack me right in the face: 1) going to LAN cafes and playing <em>Battlefield: Bad Company 2</em>&nbsp;with buddies and having a great time, and 2) getting sniped every ten goddamn seconds. That first thought is what has me excited for <em>Battlefield 1</em>, so I was eager to chew through the closed early alpha.</p>
<p>It's hard to say whether folks contributed to this new game having the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-has-the-most-liked-trailer-ever-in-the-shadow-of-infinite-warfare-failure-360309.phtml" target="_blank">most-liked trailer on YouTube ever</a> because they hate <em>Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare </em>so passionately or&nbsp;are just that enthusiastic about EA DICE's decision to set it during World War 1. &nbsp;If it's the latter, I hope those folks can temper their expectations somewhat.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/373941-battlefield header.jpg" alt="Battlefield 1 probably isn't the revolution YouTube expects, but it's good damn fun screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-probably-isn-t-the-revolution-youtube-expects-but-it-s-good-damn-fun-373941.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368625Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGrading Microsoft's E3 2016 conference2016-06-15T00:15:00Z2016-06-15T00:15:00Z<p><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtOt2olHwBk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Microsoft delivered a solid outing at E3 this year. Most of the games where already known -- save for <em>Forza Horizon 3</em> and zombie games&nbsp;<em>State of Decay 2 </em>and the new<em> <em>Dead Rising </em></em>-- but the company (mostly) learned to zip up and show games<em>. </em>And so we got extended looks at a lot of what was announced at the conference last year: <em>ReCore</em>, <em>Sea of Thieves</em>, <em>Gears 4 War</em>. The show stealer was hardware, bookended by a a much slimmer Xbox One and a holiday 2017 release for "Project Scorpio," a 4K-capable Xbox One.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can watch our impressions video for the final verdict, then tell us if we're spot-on critical mavens or out of touch, hopeless hacks!</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/368625-deadr.jpg" alt="Grading Microsoft's E3 2016 conference screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368141Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGrading EA's E3 2016 press conference2016-06-13T17:30:00Z2016-06-13T17:30:00Z<p><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BkYuF4Qc7ew" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Maybe you missed it, but yesterday Electronic Arts held an event where a famous (?) soccer manager came on stage to talk about FIFA. There were other games, too, and by EA's unfortunate standards the press conference was better than the last couple years, but all it really did was show some stuff on games we already know about and like 4 seconds of the new <em>Mass Effect</em> and Visceral's (<em>Dead Space</em>) <em>Star Wars</em> game.</p>
<p>You can watch our impressions video for the final verdict, then tell us if we're spot-on critical mavens or out of touch, hopeless hacks!</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/368141-eacon.jpg" alt="Grading EA's E3 2016 press conference screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368037Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockXbox EA Access members get first dibs on Battlefield 1 2016-06-13T12:05:00Z2016-06-13T12:05:00Z<p>Exclusive games seem to be a dying breed, but there's always those tiny, niggling exclusives between the big players. Xbox has had a history of getting FPS-related exclusives, and it looks like the trend will continue with the highly anticipated <em>Battlefield 1</em>.</p>
<p>If you're an EA Access player on Xbox One, you'll get first access to the game starting on October 13. The game itself releases on October 21, so enjoy that sweet, sweet week of exclusivity if that applies to you!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368004Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterWatch a full hour of Battlefield 1 multiplayer2016-06-13T09:15:00Z2016-06-13T09:15:00Z<p>If you skip the 20 minute pageantry at the start of the video below, you'll find yourself smack dab in the middle of one hour of <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/watch-the-battlefield-1-livestream-right-here-367796.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;footage</a>, which showcases a ton of different weapons, environments, and vehicles. Yep, it sure looks like a <em>Battlefield </em>game, but I dig the World War 1 aesthetic.</p>
<p>In an E3 full of announcements and very little in the way of actual gameplay (outside of <em>Dishonored 2</em>&nbsp;last night), this is a nice little respite. Why couldn't EA cut together a cool trailer for this instead of having players watch a celeb-fest after their presentation?</p>
<p>I know it must have been cool for attendees to potentially rub elbows with Zac Efron and Snoop Dogg, but the conference felt incredibly disjointed as a result from a home perspective. At least we have this as a remnant of the EA at 2016 war, and it looks pretty good.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/368004-SS1.jpg" alt="Watch a full hour of Battlefield 1 multiplayer screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/watch-a-full-hour-of-battlefield-1-multiplayer-368004.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=367796Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockWatch the Battlefield 1 livestream right here2016-06-12T16:18:00Z2016-06-12T16:18:00Z<p>Now that the EA press conference is over, they've segued directly into a <em>Battlefield 1</em>&nbsp;livestream. After dropping that amazing trailer at the end of their stream, I could not be more excited! World War I is a weird-ass war, and it will no doubt make for a fantastic game. So many wildly different theaters of war!</p>
<p>I thought the conference was pretty free of cringe-worthy moments, but holy crap the beginning promo for the stream, featuring I guess "Neebs Gaming," is one of the worst things I have ever seen. Is this was 10 year olds are watching on YouTube? If the entire stream will be like this, you can count me out.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/watch-the-battlefield-1-livestream-right-here-367796.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=367787Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissBattlefield 1 has giant 'behemoth' vehicles, a beta coming this summer2016-06-12T16:07:00Z2016-06-12T16:07:00Z<p>During EA's sorta-kinda E3 livestream, it showed a short trailer for <em>Battlefield 1</em>. Explosions, drama, and soldiers losing their hearing due to other dick soldiers shooting their guns to close to one another are all included.</p>
<p>EA also announced two of the biggest additions to <em>Battlefield</em>: dynamic weather and gigantic 'behemoth' vehicles, which should provide some dynamism that has been absent from the series. This summer there will be a beta, but additional details have not yet been provided.</p>
<p>Apparently Jamie Foxx and Zac Efron <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/watch-the-battlefield-1-livestream-right-here-367796.phtml" target="_blank">will be livestreaming the game in just a few minutes</a>, if that's the kind of thing you're into.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=367297Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dealzon$5 Battlefield 4 and $20 Battlefront in new Origin 'Infinite Fun' sale2016-06-10T18:00:00Z2016-06-10T18:00:00Z<p>It's been a long time coming, but <em>Battlefield 4</em> has finally returned to its historic low price of five dollars. Generally floating around $10 to $15 in occasional sales, <em>Battlefield 4</em> hasn't been at this price point since Black Friday weekend back in 2014. On a side note <em>Battlefield: Hardline</em> is also $5 - but your call if that's noteworthy or not.</p>
<p>Today, Origin is running an almost month-long "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/deals/origin-sale?drc=dtoid:origin-infinite-gamign-sale">Infinite Gaming</a>" sale with big price cuts on top titles, including <em>Star Wars Battlefront</em>&nbsp;for only $20 (the Ultimate Edition with the Season Pass is now $60 vs. the $100 list price). Besides these two big games, we count 21 other titles reaching historic low prices. Choice picks would be <em>Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition</em> or <em>FIFA 16</em>, both on sale for $20.</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/bf4-pc?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4</a></em> &mdash; $4.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-3-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 3</a></em> &mdash; $4.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-hardline?drc=dtoid">Battlefield: Hardline</a></em> &mdash; $4.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-4-and-premium?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4 + Premium</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/bf4-premium-pc?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4 Premium</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-hardline-premium?drc=dtoid">Battlefield: Hardline Premium</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
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<p><strong>Battlefront</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/star-wars-battlefront-ultimate-edition?drc=dtoid">Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition</a></em> &mdash; $59.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $100)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/star-wars-battlefront-season-pass-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass</a></em> &mdash; $39.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/star-wars-battlefront-deluxe-edition-pc?drc=dtoid">Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition</a></em> &mdash; $24.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/star-wars-battlefront-pc?drc=dtoid">Star Wars Battlefront</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sims 4</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/the-sims-4-pc-download?drc=dtoid">The Sims 4</a></em> &mdash; $23.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/the-sims-4-get-together-pc-download?drc=dtoid">The Sims 4 Get Together</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/the-sims-4-get-to-work?drc=dtoid">The Sims 4: Get To Work</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/sims-4-spa-day-pc-dlc?drc=dtoid">The Sims 4: Spa Day</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $14.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/the-sims-4-outdoor-retreat?drc=dtoid">The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat</a></em> &mdash; $14.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/the-sims-4-digital-deluxe-upgrade?drc=dtoid">The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe Upgrade</a></em> &mdash; $5.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $15)</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FIFA</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/fifa-16-deluxe-edition?drc=dtoid">FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition</a></em> &mdash; $29.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/fifa-16?drc=dtoid">FIFA 16</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/fifa-15-pc-download?drc=dtoid">FIFA 15</a></em> &mdash; $9.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Dragon Age</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/dragon-age-inquisition-game-of-the-year-edition?drc=dtoid">Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY</a></em> &mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/dragon-age-inquisition-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Dragon Age: Inquisition</a></em> &mdash; $9.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/dragon-age-2-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Dragon Age 2</a></em> &mdash; $9.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/dragon-age-origins-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Dragon Age: Origins</a></em> &mdash; $9.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>More</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/need-for-speed-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Need for Speed</a></em> &mdash; $29.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2?drc=dtoid">Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2</a></em> &mdash; $29.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/crysis-trilogy?drc=dtoid">Crysis Trilogy</a></em> &mdash; $24.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/mass-effect-trilogy-pc?drc=dtoid">Mass Effect Trilogy</a></em> &mdash; $14.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $30)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/unravel-pc?drc=dtoid">Unravel</a></em> &mdash; $11.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/bound-by-flame-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Bound by Flame</a></em> (Steam) &mdash; $7.49 &nbsp;<em>(list price $30)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/need-for-speed-rivals-pc?drc=dtoid">Need for Speed Rivals</a></em> &mdash; $4.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $10)</em></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/command-and-conquer-ultimate-edition?drc=dtoid">Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection</a>&nbsp;&mdash; $4.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
</ul> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/367297-zzzanotbf45.jpg" alt="$5 Battlefield 4 and $20 Battlefront in new Origin 'Infinite Fun' sale screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/-5-battlefield-4-and-20-battlefront-in-new-origin-infinite-fun-sale-367297.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=366356Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissIf these 15 seconds are actually in-game footage, damn, Battlefield 1 looks great2016-06-06T16:00:00Z2016-06-06T16:00:00Z<p>I have fond memories of going with my friends to a sketchy-ass LAN cafe the year after graduating high school. We'd play <em>Battlefield: Bad Company 2</em>&nbsp;for hours, then go eat some surprisingly good Pad Thai, and then go back to not having jobs and wondering what our futures would bring. This is my long-winded way of saying that I'm excited for <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml" target="_blank">Battlefield 1</a></em>, so of course I begrudgingly devoured the new 15 seconds of footage that <i>Battlefield </i>Twitter account<a href="https://twitter.com/Battlefield/status/739896871976472576?lang=nl" target="_blank"> posted today</a>.</p>
<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="nl"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Save the date - A new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Battlefield?src=hash">#Battlefield</a> 1 trailer is coming on June 12. Subscribe now: <a href="https://t.co/aOafTo3ukL">https://t.co/aOafTo3ukL</a><a href="https://t.co/KgRCDccYZd">https://t.co/KgRCDccYZd</a></p>&mdash; Battlefield (@Battlefield) <a href="https://twitter.com/Battlefield/status/739896871976472576">6 juni 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>Yes, it's a teaser for a trailer that'll be at E3 next week, and I know how much you all love that sort of thing. But it sure looks slick! I can't wait to watch my aging computer chug along at 10 frames per second as steam hisses out of my graphics card and I&nbsp;have to piss on it to keep it from exploding. I'm curious to see if Dice is going to focus on the multiplayer or singleplayer side of things next week. So far, it's produced the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-has-the-most-liked-trailer-ever-in-the-shadow-of-infinite-warfare-failure-360309.phtml" target="_blank">most-liked trailer on YouTube</a> (<em>ever</em>), so maybe those folks know what they're doing.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=362160Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeWorld War 1 'wasn't the most obvious choice' for Battlefield, says EA boss2016-05-18T04:00:00Z2016-05-18T04:00:00Z<p>EA Studios boss Patrick Soderlund has admitted he wasn&rsquo;t too keen on the idea of &ldquo;trench warfare&rdquo; and&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml" target="_blank">Battlefield 1</a></em>.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-boss-originally-rejected-battlefield-ww1-pitch/1100-6439891/">Gamespot</a>, it took persistence by development team DICE to obtain the go-ahead to develop a shooter set in World War 1.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/world-war-1-wasn-t-the-most-obvious-choice-for-battlefield-says-ea-boss-362160.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=361675Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiFinal Stand is the next free Battlefield DLC, and it's coming soon2016-05-16T13:45:00Z2016-05-16T13:45:00Z<p><em>Battlefield </em>is kind of on top of the world right now. On the heels of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml">reveal of <em>Battlefield 1</em></a>, the EA DICE joint already won The Great YouTube War with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-has-the-most-liked-trailer-ever-in-the-shadow-of-infinite-warfare-failure-360309.phtml">an incredibly well-liked trailer</a>&nbsp;that directly opposed <em>Call of Duty</em>'s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-is-the-5th-most-disliked-youtube-video-ever-360177.phtml">incredibly disliked trailer</a>.&nbsp;It definitely feels like there's a cultural shift within the big budget triple-A shooter scene.</p>
<p>EA is trying to further encourage conversion by giving away free DLC for previous-yet-recent <em>Battlefield</em>&nbsp;games. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/ea-s-giving-away-free-battlefield-4-and-hardline-dlc-on-all-platforms-359017.phtml">Earlier in May</a>, it was <em>Dragon's Teeth</em>&nbsp;for <em>Battlefield 4</em>&nbsp;and <em>Robbery</em>&nbsp;for <em>Battlefield Hardline</em>. It seems as if the action keeps keepin' on later this week.</p>
<p>As reported by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dualshockers.com/2016/05/16/attlefield-4-final-stand-free-to-xbox-live-gold-members-on-wednesday/">DualShockers</a>, <em>Battlefield 4</em>'s <i>Final Stand</i>&nbsp;will be made free on May 18 -- this Wednesday. <em>Final Stand</em>, which originally launched in December of 2014,&nbsp;includes four maps (Giants of Karelia, Hangar 21, Hammerhead, and Operation Whiteout), along with new weapons, gadgets, and vehicles.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The news comes via an early Xbox Live listing, but this promotion is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. There might even be another gratis add-on too; we have to wait to find out if something from <em>Hardline</em>&nbsp;makes the cut. Although, there's a lot of time between now and <em>Battlefield 1</em>'s October launch. EA's going to run out of add-ons if it doesn't slow down a bit.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dualshockers.com/2016/05/16/attlefield-4-final-stand-free-to-xbox-live-gold-members-on-wednesday/" target="_blank">Battlefield 4: Final Stand Free to Xbox Live Gold Members on Wednesday</a> [DualShockers]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=361171Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenA history channel analyzes Battlefield 12016-05-13T18:30:00Z2016-05-13T18:30:00Z<p><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pvzEZ1Sq4tI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Look, it may not be <em>the</em> history channel, but those bastards are too busy splitting their budget between pawn shop shows (plus chasing the success with a spinoff, <em>Pond Stars</em>) and finding whack jobs to serve as expert witnesses for a 12-part, 36-hour documentary on Hitler's connection to aliens (to make the truth look like a joke and keep legitimate experts on the subject down).</p>
<p>Over at The Great War, they write, "Thousands of people decided to watch our show since the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml"><em>Battlefield 1</em></a> trailer made its debut last week, so we decided to welcome all the new fans with a trailer analysis."</p>
<p>You can learn a lot. For example, did you know "Seven Nation Army," the song used in the trailer, is not actually from the time period over which World War I was fought?</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=361133Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonBattlefield 1 gets its first 20% off discount on PC2016-05-13T16:30:00Z2016-05-13T16:30:00Z<p><em>Update: Price below now slightly cheaper at 25% off. Find other Battlefield 1 deals <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/blog/best-battlefield-1-deals-online?drc=dtoid">here</a>.</em></p>
<p>Hyped enough for <em>Battlefield 1</em> that you'll dive in with JUST a <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml" target="_blank">reveal trailer</a>? Green Man Gaming is betting on it as the retailer currently has <em>Battlefield 1</em> in its store catalog with a deal attached. We've just checked and the standard 20 percent off code is working as of writing.</p>
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<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-standard-pc-download?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 1</a></em> (Origin) &mdash; $45.39 &nbsp;<em>(list price $60)</em></li>
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<p>This is a pretty rare deal since the source of the game is straight from EA, who is usually strict on retailer discounts. We expect this deal to last until EA puts its foot down (probably Monday morning?)</p>
<p>Want access to the beta or early access in the Early Enlister Deluxe Edition? Welp, you're boned on discounts. EA almost always keeps its deluxe editions as exclusive "Origin-only" purchases. You'll have to fork over the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-deluxe-pc-download?drc=dtoid">full $79.99 to Origin</a> for that privilege. It'll be interesting to see the type of <em>Battlefield 1</em> deals we'll get as we move closer to launch in October.</p>
<p><em>Game deals from Dealzon. Sales help support Destructoid.</em></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=360530Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1 will have a server browser, confirmed2016-05-11T13:30:00Z2016-05-11T13:30:00Z<p>Fresh off <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-has-the-most-liked-trailer-ever-in-the-shadow-of-infinite-warfare-failure-360309.phtml" target="_blank">the positive reception</a> for its debut trailer, the <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml" target="_blank">Battlefield 1</a></em>&nbsp;team has announced another tidbit of good news -- it will have a server browser. Whether or not dedicated servers are in is yet to be seen, but this is a good start. Why would players be worried? Well, <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-star-wars-battlefront-320463.phtml" target="_blank">Star Wars Battlefront</a></em>&nbsp;didn't have a server browser, much to the chagrin of fans, so it was still up in the air for <em>Battlefield 1</em>.</p>
<p>By the time this thing releases in October, I really hope they can iron out details like dedicated servers and at least provide a strong PC launch. I'm still feeling burned from the litany of issues that <em>Battlefield 4</em>&nbsp;had, some of which were never fixed.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Battlefield/status/730058288411324416" target="_blank">Battlefield</a> [Twitter]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=360309Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1 has the most-liked trailer ever in the shadow of Infinite Warfare failure2016-05-10T09:30:00Z2016-05-10T09:30:00Z<p>Hot off the heels of <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/yep-the-new-call-of-duty-is-infinite-warfare-here-s-a-trailer-358759.phtml" target="_blank">Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare</a></em>&nbsp;having the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-is-the-5th-most-disliked-youtube-video-ever-360177.phtml" target="_blank">fifth most disliked trailer ever</a>&nbsp;(!), EA's <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml">Battlefield 1</a></em>&nbsp;is basking in the sunlight of a great reception.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Evidently, <em>Battlefield 1</em> is killing it with over a million likes on YouTube, which catapults it into <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLirAqAtl_h2pgUWrNiribr7S4NugZiGXx">the top 200 most-liked videos arena</a>, taking the top trailer spot of all-time. The list isn't updated, but the current "like" rating of 1.18 million places it roughly in the #188 spot. <strong>Nearly everything&nbsp;before it</strong> is a song or music video.</p>
<p>I don't know quite <em>why</em>&nbsp;people turned on<i>&nbsp;Infinite Warfare</i>&nbsp;so quickly. The launch trailer is bad for sure, but not <em>that</em>&nbsp;bad. Maybe people will never forget <em>Ghosts</em>? Or after fans realized they couldn't get the <em>COD4</em> remake separately they clapped back?</p>
<p>Either way, while likes online don't necessarily translate into sales, it's not looking great for Activision's flagship franchise so far.</p>
<p>[Thanks Jeff!]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-has-the-most-liked-trailer-ever-in-the-shadow-of-infinite-warfare-failure-360309.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359682Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonBattlefield titles on sale as Battlefield 1 pre-order open2016-05-06T22:00:00Z2016-05-06T22:00:00Z<p>EA is discounting <em>Battlefield</em> titles this week because, well, that's all everyone is going to be talking about this weekend now that you-know-what <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-goes-backwards-to-world-war-i-it-isn-t-just-trench-warfare--359595.phtml">has been revealed</a>. From now until May 11 at 10:00am Pacific, <em>Battlefield 4</em>&nbsp;and <em>Battlefield Hardline</em>&nbsp;titles are all on sale on Origin, with discounts up to 60 percent off.</p>
<p>The best pick if you're completely new to the franchise (because you're just new to PC gaming overall), would be <em>Battlefield 4 Premium Edition</em> for $20. This gets you all of the content available. While the Deluxe Edition of <em>BF4</em> and <em>Hardline</em> are both on sale, you're safe to skip out on those editions since the digital goodies within are cosmetic at best and a moot point at this time.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Battlefield 4</span></p>
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<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-4-and-premium?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4 Premium Edition</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/bf4-premium-pc?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4 Premium</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $14.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $40)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-4-digital-deluxe-edition?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $14.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $30)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/bf4-pc?drc=dtoid">Battlefield 4</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $9.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Battlefield Hardline</span></p>
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<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-hardline-ultimate-edition-pc?drc=dtoid">Battlefield Hardline Ultimate Edition</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $34.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $70)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-hardline-premium?drc=dtoid">Battlefield Hardline Premium</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $19.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $50)</em></li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-hardline?drc=dtoid">Battlefield Hardline</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $9.99 &nbsp;<em>(list price $20)</em></li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Battlefield 1</span></p>
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<li><em><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-standard-pc-download?drc=dtoid" target="_blank">Battlefield 1 Standard Edition</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $59.99</li>
<li><em><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dealzon.com/buy/battlefield-1-deluxe-pc-download?drc=dtoid" target="_blank">Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition</a></em>&nbsp;&mdash; $79.99</li>
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<p>Of course, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dealzon.com/deals/cheap-battlefield-1?drc=dtoid"><em>Battlefield 1</em> pre-orders</a> are now also on Origin, with the Standard and "Early Enlister" Deluxe Edition both available. Standard is set at the usual $60 price tag while the Deluxe brings it all the way up to $80. What will you get with the extra $20? Three-day early access to the game, the Red Baron Pack, and the Lawrence of Arabia Pack along with five extra Battlepacks. Yay.</p>
<p><em>Game deals from Dealzon. Sales help support Destructoid.</em></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359595Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBattlefield 1 goes backwards to World War I: 'It isn't just trench warfare'2016-05-06T15:30:00Z2016-05-06T15:30:00Z<p>I'm sitting here eating a "house-made energy bar" in a theatre room in EA's Bay Area office staring at a DICE/EA logo while waiting for a presentation to confirm all the news about the new <em>Battlefield</em> that leaked this morning, because <em>Battlefield</em> news always leaks.</p>
<p>So, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/so-battlefield-1-huh--359592.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Battlefield 1</em></a>, a name slightly more frustrating than "Xbox One." It's coming to PC, Xbox One, and PS4 October 21. DICE is taking its shooter, recently spun-off as a <em>Miami Vice-</em>style mistake in the Visceral-developed <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-battlefield-hardline-289147.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Battlefield Hardline</em></a>, back towards World War I in what can probably be described as a "period piece" right out of the BBC while rival <em>Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare</em> chases space. The multiplayer producer calls it, "truly immersive, all-out warfare, on an epic scale," and repeated similar phrases over an hour-long presentation that chronicled the history of the series. "Team play," "epic," "all-out warfare," "core pillars," "immersive," "immersive," "immersive." These are some of the words I heard a lot before being welcomed to "the future of <em>Battlefield</em>."</p>
<p>Which is the past.</p> <p>
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